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Dr. Girasole is very active with the development of new technology which allows for minimally invasive spinal procedures and is also involved in clinical trials for the treatment of spinal disorders.

He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York. He completed his surgical internship at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and an orthopaedic residency program at the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn & Queens an affiliate of Cornell Medical Center in New York City.

Dr. Girasole did his spinal Fellowship at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute also in New York City. In addition, he is an active member in many professional societies including: The Academy for Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Fairfield County Medical Association and the North American Spine Society. He has received many awards which include: The New Jersey Orthopaedic Society Award, Chief Resident Presentation Award, and Orthopaedic Alumni Society and also received the Fellowship Award at The Hospital for Joint Disease in 1996.

Dr. Girasole teaches several accredited spine courses and presents at scientific meetings worldwide. He has written chapters on spondylolisthesis and has published several papers that pertain to the treatment of spine disorders.

Spinal Case Studies From Gerard J. Girasole, MD

• Cervical Myelopathy in a 74-Year-old Pediatrician
  The patient is a 74-year-old pediatrician who upper extremity symptoms have progressed over a 6-month time period.

SpineUniverse articles from Gerard J. Girasole, MD

• Bone Graft Options for Spine Fusion Surgery
  Doctor Gerard Girasole provides surgical fusion patients with information about the difference between autograft and allograft.
• Low Back Pain and Artificial Disc Replacement
  Artificial disc replacement is not for all patients with low back pain and it does not replace the need for spinal fusion.